Jamii.one is a Danish Fintech company with a clear mission: to solve the critical problem of over 1 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to insurance. Our digital platform allows underserved communities to digitalize paper records for access to affordable insurance products. By doing so, we strengthen financial resilience and mitigate the impact of financial shocks. We collaborate closely with self-organized community-based groups in Ethiopia and Kenya while reducing poverty on a massive scale.
Join us at Jamii.one during this exciting phase of exponential growth! With over 630,000+ users globally, our platform's impact is expanding at an incredible pace, doubling our user base every six months for the past two years. As a Danish startup Fintech, we are positioned to revolutionize the insurance sector through innovative digital solutions and meaningful community partnerships in Ethiopia and Kenya. By becoming part of our team, you'll contribute to building a better world and work closely with a skilled, close-knit team.
Position: Senior Back-End Developer
As a Senior Back-End Developer at Jamii.one, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the very core of our platform, driving unparalleled change in underserved communities. You will work closely with an experienced team, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and report directly to our CTO, who brings over 30 years of expertise in digital agency leadership and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate seamlessly with our development team to implement groundbreaking features into our platform.
Innovate solutions to optimize existing services, consistently elevating user experience and system efficiency.
Execute tasks with autonomy and a collaborative spirit, furthering the evolution of our platform.
Engage with our international teams in Ethiopia and Kenya to develop ingenious solutions that reshape insurance access.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years experience as a professional developer.
Demonstrable proficiency as a full-stack developer.
Track record of contributing to service platforms.
Proficiency in NodeJS, preferably with Typescript. Top of Form
Tech Stack:
NodeJS with Typescript running Serverless in AWS.
GraphQL for efficient data exposure.
ReactJS with Typescript for web development.
React Native with Typescript for app development.
Bitbucket (GIT) for source control and deployments.
MongoDB for data storage.
Location:
Our company is based in Copenhagen. We encourage you to work onsite four days a week to foster close collaboration and innovation.
Impact and Growth:
If you're passionate about backend development and driven by a desire to make a difference in the world by reducing poverty through technology, we invite you to join our small but dedicated team. You'll be an integral part of our exciting journey, using technology to create a financially inclusive ecosystem.
This job comes with several perks and benefits